Whar really intrigues me,is that the film's based on a true story.If it was,then he got what he deserved.
In the film,he rapes and kills for his own sadastic pleasure.There's a grim scene,where he cold bloodedly murders a family tied up,using a bow and arrow.Not a nice scene at all.
Anyway,the highlight of the film for me,was the battle sequence.It lasts for about 45-50 minutes,where the Samurai assassins lie wait to ambush Naritsugu,trapping him in a remote village.
The battle scene's tremendous,with the Samurai inflicting deadly losses on their enemies,but of course,sheer exhaustion and superior numbers take their toll,as they're slowly eliminated one by one.
My favourite character was Shinzaemon,skillfully played by Koki Yakusho,who is the leader of the group.I thought he was brilliant.
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Damsel wise,there's only that horrible scene,where the family is murdered,but Natitsugu pays for it at the end,where Shinzaemon confronts him,although he has to face a former friend in a final duel to get to him.The duel's short,but intense,and is a favourite of mine.
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Overall though,a very good,Japanese Samurai film,with an awesome battle sequence lasting for 50 minutes,and a brief,but tense duel at the end.
Well done to all involved.
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